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GJ08 NGX

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,425 mi
Last recorded138,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 138,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,800 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 123,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 123,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 116,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 103,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,231 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 96,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers & trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,501 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 33,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 22,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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GJ08 NGX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 75,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 NGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ08 NGX registered?

GJ08 NGX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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